Caribbean Jerk Coho with Corn-Peach Salsa
Jerk-spiced coho roasts quickly while peak-season Washington corn and peach become a bright, lightly charred salsa.
Ingredients
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Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised)12 ounces $7.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $1.25
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Fresh California Yellow Peach – Each1 medium peach (about 6 ounces) $3.49
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1/2 pepper $2.99
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Green Onions2 green onions $1.50
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime $1.50
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Garlic1 clove $0.99
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Light brown sugar1 teaspoon
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Ground allspice1/2 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Dried thyme1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Vintage Select Riesling Washington White Wine1 bottle $7.97
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a small rimmed baking sheet; cut the kernels from 2 ears corn, dice 1 medium peach (about 6 ounces), mince 1/2 jalapeño pepper, thinly slice 2 green onions, mince 1 garlic clove, and juice 1 lime.
- Mix 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper into a paste.
- Place 12 ounces coho salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, coat the top with all of the spice paste, and roast for 10–14 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
- While the fish roasts, heat 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the kernels from 2 ears corn and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and lightly charred.
- Combine the charred kernels from 2 ears corn with 1 diced medium peach (about 6 ounces), 1/2 minced jalapeño pepper, 2 sliced green onions, the juice of 1 lime, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Rest 12 ounces roasted coho salmon for 3 minutes, divide it between 2 plates, and serve all of the corn-peach salsa alongside.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $12–$15 for 2 servings, using the listed sale prices
Health notes: About 520 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams protein, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and fiber-rich seasonal produce.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the jerk spices and complements the sweet corn and peach.
Wine picks:
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Vintage Select Riesling Washington White Wine $7.97 1 bottle
Why it works: Off-dry Riesling is ideal here: its refreshing acidity suits the coho and lime, while a touch of sweetness cools the jalapeño and jerk spice and echoes the peach and corn. The Washington bottling also complements the regional produce.